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Breastfeeding Isn't Free: Here's Why
Updated 8/2023 “Breastfeed your baby, it’s free!” All mothers have heard this and some even subscribe to the patriarchal narrative. But,...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20245 min read


March 27, 2023: The Motherhood Tax and The Perpetual Loop of the Patriarchy
There are two distinct points in a woman’s career that affect the trajectory of her entire life. The first is upon entry into the...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 202412 min read


2022: If Women Charged for Breastfeeding, How Much Would They Make?
The recent formula shortage has created yet another obstacle for parents, but the stakes are a bit different. This shortage affects U.S....
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20245 min read


August 29, 2020: The One and Only Secret to Self Care Success
When we’re under stress, our ability to recover is like recharging a battery: We plug it in and impatiently watch and wait as it...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20242 min read


August 15, 2020: The Real Story Behind the Mask Controversy in the United States
Duke University released a study on face masks 8 days ago, but this information has been available to the public for months. I need to...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20247 min read


Welcome
Welcome to Working Mom Notes Blog! Here you will find research-driven think pieces advocacy for working women involving barricades,...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20211 min read


Girls Can't Do Anything
Growing up, I thought I could be anything, do anything, and nothing could stop me. I wasn’t told that “girls can do anything” but I...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20213 min read


Where Did I Go Wrong?
As I work through my mental exhaustion, the question that repeats continually in my head is “Where did I go wrong?” I have always been...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20212 min read


A Glimpse of Good
I am feeling a wave of optimism, so I’m here to share that energy. I think we’ve all been on quite the rollercoaster ride these past few...
Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20214 min read
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